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Succotash with Tomatoes and Chives

Succotash is a corn and bean dish introduced to the early settlers by Indians. The Yankees most likely used local cranberry beans, a kind of shell bean, but lima beans have become the preferred, readily available substitute. We've also added tomatoes for their bright color and fresh flavor, even though they probably did not enter the New England culinary mainstream until the nineteenth century.

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Preparation

Cook lima beans in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add corn kernels and cook until both vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain.

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in vegetables and sugar. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Add half and half to vegetables in skillet and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chives. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons chives and serve.

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Recent Reviews

i brought this to thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it (or my family is too nice). the only dissapointment was nasty, out of season tomatoes. i think this would be better in the summer. leftovers were yummy warmed or cold.

lmarieschu from st. louis /

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Tried it but wasn't too keen on it. A bit bland for my tastes, I'm afraid. I'm not a corn person (love it on the cob, however), although I've had other dishes incorporating corn and have liked them.

foodbaby1 /

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Well, it certainly is a pretty dish, but not much better than regular succotash. If you want to add more fat, skip the half & half, which I thought added nothing, and add another tbsp or 2 of butter.

mamadogg from Las Vegas, NV /

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This dish was a hit at Thanksgiving. Three folks asked for the recipe. It was super easy to make, and very colorful. It was a pretty and tasty side dish for everyone, and it was a great main dish for vegetarians. I made it with frozen edamame and frozen corn, and even the lima-bean haters thought it was great. Be sure to wait and add the chives and tomatoes right before serving, or the tomatoes will break apart and get mushy.